More census records. All say England not Isle of Man:-

1885
Name: John Tier
Event Place: Malta, Big Stone, Minnesota
Age: 30 [could say 36]
Birthplace: England

1895
Name: John Fier
Event Place: Malta, Big Stone, Minnesota
Age: 36
Birthplace: England
Years in state: 17
Occupation: Farmer
Parents foreign birth: Yes

1905
Name: John Taer
Event Place: Malta, Big Stone, Minnesota
Age: 46
Birthplace: England
Father’s birthplace: England
Mother’s birthplace: England
Years in state: 30
Resident in enumeration district: 26y 1m
Occupation: Farmer